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Kempis Family History

Kempis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kemmis, Kemps, Kemp, Kemper, Remis, Kempa, Kempen, Kennis, Empie

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Where is the Kempis family from?

You can see how Kempis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kempis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Kempis family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Kempis's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Kempis families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Kempis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 52 immigration records available for the last name Kempis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 230 military records available for the last name Kempis. For the veterans among your Kempis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempis lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Kempis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kempis in 1998 was 62, and 38 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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